HAL Clarifies No Official Communication on Rafale Deal News
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) clarified a news report about a potential 114 Rafale fighter jet deal. HAL stated it has received no official communication from the Ministry of Defence or Dassault regarding the procurement, which was reported to involve fly-away conditions and India manufacturing with HAL collaboration.
The announcement is a clarification of a news report and does not confirm or deny any specific business development, hence its immediate impact on the company's operations or stock is expected to be low.
The company is clarifying a news report and has not received official communication, indicating a neutral stance as there is no confirmation or denial of the deal's specifics, only a lack of official information.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has issued a clarification regarding a news item published in the "Times of India" on February 13, 2026. The article, titled "Defence Council clears procurement of 114 Rafales; mega contract set to become ‘mother of all defence deals’," suggested that approximately 20 multi-role fighters would be purchased in fly-away condition and the remaining manufactured in India through a collaboration between Dassault and HAL.
HAL stated that the company has not received any official communication from the Ministry of Defence or Dassault concerning this matter. This clarification is provided for informational and record purposes.
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